The 28-second video, captured before Paraguay faced France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, shows the majestic bird released by a handler high in the stands amid green-clad Eagles supporters celebrating the nation's semiquincentennial. Posted by Science Girl and amplified by broadcaster Mario Nawfal, it drew nearly 40,000 likes and 880,000 views, with fans sharing chills of pride and chants of 'Happy Birthday, America.' While some questioned if the non-releasable rescue eagle was truly 'flying free,' experts from the American Eagle Foundation explained the birds are trained through trust and choose to return, upholding a cherished Philadelphia sports tradition.